American voters support the war in Iraq 76 - 21 percent and approve of the way President
George W. Bush is handling the war 77 - 19 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University
poll released today.

This support has pushed President Bush's overall approval rating to 73 - 22
percent, up from a 53 - 39 percent approval rating in a March 6 poll by the independent
Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University.

Approval ratings for Bush's top advisors are:

54 - 23 percent for Vice President Richard Cheney;

85 - 9 percent for Secretary of State Colin Powell;

75 - 17 percent for Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

"Nothing succeeds like success. Overwhelmingly, Americans think their wartime
President is doing a good job," said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University
Polling Institute. "Most admired member of the Bush team? Colin Powell. Least
admired? Dick Cheney. Maybe it's time for him to get out of the bunker.

Bush's approval ratings for handling specific areas are:

66 - 27 for handling foreign policy;

79 - 18 percent for handling the war on terrorism overseas;

80 - 15 for handling the war on terrorism at home.

As a result of the war in Iraq, 34 percent of American voters say they are more
likely to vote for Bush for a second term, with 21 percent less likely and 41 percent who
say their decision hasn't changed.

The U.S. and its allies should direct the rebuilding of Iraq, 48 percent of voters say,
while 45 percent say the United Nations should be in charge. France and Germany should
play no role in rebuilding Iraq, voters say 54 - 41 percent.

The U.S. should keep a large number of soldiers in Iraq to help maintain the peace,
voters say 62 - 33 percent. Men and women agree on this commitment.

And by a 66 - 21 percent margin, American voters believe Iraq will have a
democratic government, rather than a dictatorship, five years from now.

Preventing North Korea from developing weapons of mass destruction should be a
"top priority," 45 percent of voters say; another 44 percent say this should be "some
priority." Curbing Iran's weapons of mass destruction should be at "top priority," 36
percent say, while 50 percent say it should be "some priority."

Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be a "top priority," 27 percent of
voters say, as 54 percent say it should be "some priority."

Only 31 percent of American voters say they have decided not to buy French
products because of French opposition to the U.S. policies on Iraq. But voters say 46 - 49
percent that American tourists should boycott France.

"Freedom fries? California wines? Why hold a grudge, most Americans say.
They won't boycott French stuff, but many voters don't want to spend any time with the
French," Carroll said.

From April 10 - 14, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,048 registered voters
nationwide, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percent.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and
nationwide as a public service and for research.

For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu or call (203) 582-5201

1. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling
his job as president?

12. As a result of the war with Iraq, are you now more likely to support
George W. Bush for a second term as President, less likely to support him
for a second term, or hasn't the war changed your feeling on that?